We’re Headed Back to IAFTC 2026 — Save the Date!
- Jenni Lynn Fitness
- 1 day ago
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Our bags are packed, and we're thrilled to be a part of the 2026 International Aquatic Fitness and Therapy Conference (IAFTC), hosted by the AEA.
DATES: May 11–16, 2026
From full-day instructor trainings to high-energy conference sessions, specialty certifications, and innovative equipment workshops, this year’s schedule is packed with opportunities to learn, move, and connect.
Below is a preview of just some of the places where you’ll find the S’WET™ SQUAD throughout the week.
Pre/Post Conference & Track Courses
Monday, May 11, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
S'WET™ DEEP Instructor Training w/ Jenni Lynn Patterson-LaCour
CEC/CEUs: AEA 8.0, ACE 0.8, ATRI 8.0,
NASM/AFAA 0.8
The S’WET™ DEEP Instructor Training is a full day of intensive education and practical learning specifically designed to revamp and reinvigorate your deep water aquatic fitness teaching skills! The 8-hour day includes interactive lectures, demonstrations, group exercises and in-pool workouts to help you teach deep water classes using appropriate equipment and exercises for suspended work.
With S’WET™ DEEP, you’ll learn how to train smarter, not harder, by harnessing the buoyancy and resistance of the water to optimize your workouts. The certification provides a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively structure your deep water training sessions to achieve maximum results for all fitness levels.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
S'WET™ SILVER Instructor Training w/ Jenni Lynn Patterson-LaCour
CEC/CEUs: AEA: 8.0, ACE 0.7, NASM/AFAA 0.7
The S’WET™ Silver Instructor Training is a comprehensive certification designed to prepare aquatic fitness professionals to lead safe, effective, and engaging low-impact interval training (LIIT) classes for aging adults and diverse populations. This training emphasizes functional fitness, joint mobility, balance, and strength, with dual-depth programming strategies to accommodate all fitness levels.
Participants will learn how to adapt movements, utilize equipment effectively, and create inclusive, results-driven aquatic workouts that support lifelong health and independence. This course blends theory and practical application to elevate instruction and enhance professional confidence in the pool.
Specialty Conference Sessions
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MAA Martial Arts Aquatics Specialty Training w/ Silvia Senati
CEC/CEUs: AEA 4.0, ATRI 4.0, (ACE, NASM/AFAA Pending)
Martial Arts Aquatics offers an innovative format that combines various martial arts styles into an aquatic fitness program. Silvia Senati – known for her ThaiFit™ training and continuing education – developed this easy-to-follow system over 10 years ago to help aquatic professionals broaden their programming options. Explore the physical and mental benefits; practice basic skills, techniques, and movement combinations; and learn methods to tailor MAA for different participant levels and program formats. This in-depth course is designed to help you confidently and successfully lead this style of aquatic training.
Full Conference Sessions
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:30 – 7:00 AM
Rise & Shine Pool Pilates w/Melissa Plumeau, MS
Rise and shine with an easy-to-follow, feel-good Pilates routine to start your day feeling stretched and centered! Wake up with this simple sequence to set your body (and soul) up for success as you begin the IAFTC day ahead!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7:30 – 8:45 AM
Aqua Charge – High Voltage Circuit Training w/ Donna Boucher
Power up with scalable, high-intensity formats that spark results for all fitness levels. Explore how an energized tone of voice, clear cues, and dynamic body language can charge up your participants, power the flow of each circuit, and deliver high voltage energy for an electrifying experience
Super Nova Strength w/ Katy Coffey
Featuring the innovative Liquid Stars, learn to harness buoyancy for resistance, stability, and core activation in fresh, challenging ways. A comprehensive toolkit of creative, functional moves. Leave with the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to guide your participants to new heights.
Aqua Booty Boot Camp w/ Melissa Plumeau, MS
Fast-paced class combines body weight buoyancy and resistance bands to sculpt, strengthen, and challenge your lower body and core. Mix in HIIT bursts to keep things moving and muscles engaged. Jump in, push yourself, and leave feeling strong, sculpted, and unstoppable!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Ai Chi Deck Props – Safely Teach on Deck w/ Jennifer Perrin
Experience teaching Ai Chi from the deck using a variety of props (such as a stool, planter, walking sticks, or chair) to enhance visibility and accessibility. Discover simple ways to protect your body and ensure participants can follow your clear and visible movement patterns.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1:30 – 3:15 PM
Hydro Load w/ Katy Coffey
Use drag-resistance tools like AquaStrength barbells, bells, and fins to isolate muscle group with slow, controlled, and purposeful movements. Train within optimal time-under-tension to stimulate muscle fiber adaptation, improve muscular endurance, and enhance strength.
Bollywood Drum Vibes w/ Vikki Jonied and Andrea Velazquez
Bollywood-inspired workout with the SAF AQUA® Drums Vibes that combines exhilarating choreography and high- intensity resistance movements with upbeat music from around the world. Improve strength, stability, coordination, and more as you groove to the drumbeats.
Wednesday, May 14
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Big 9 – 9 Part Plan for Total Body Results w/ Andrea Gilardoni
A 4-month total body workout with 9 targeted segments. Use the aquatic environment to identify a training logic and develop a precise mesocycle plan, complete with structure, timing, and exercises. Ready-to-use lessons to easily, yet technically, manage proposed training process.
Stimulating BrainPOWER for Balance w/ Donna Boucher
Tap into the power of diagonal movement patterns to enhance brain function, sharpen balance, and improve coordination. Discover how cross-body movements engage both sides of the brain boosting cognitive performance while building strength and control.
Wednesday, May 14
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Wave Run by Hydro-Fit w/ Craig Stuart
Learn the core elements of teaching proper running form and technique in the zero-impact environment of deep water. Harness liquid resistance and take it to new levels with complementary ‘vertical swim strokes’ to challenge all the musculature and systems in the body.
BOQ Cardio Toning Workout Challenge w/ Katy Coffey
Join Katy to explore the future of aquatic fitness equipment with BOQs, offering omnidirectional resistance that engages you from all sides—turning every movement into a comprehensive, full-body workout.
Wednesday, May 14
2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Deep Water Stability for Core, Balance & Coordination w/ Silvia Senati
Challenge the body moving from vertical to horizontal supine, prone, and lateral positions. Play with different speeds, frontal resistance, travel, and hand positioning to maximize results. Engage core muscles to control posture and target precise movement through the kinetic chain.
Wednesday, May 14
4:30 PM – 6:15 PM
S’WET™ Boot Camp 2 w/ Jenni Lynn Patterson-LaCour
A dual-depth aquatic workout that combines structured interval training with functional strength, cardio conditioning, and core stability. Explore effective block formats, targeted cueing, and progressive movement patterns designed to challenge all fitness levels.
Thursday, May 14
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Aqua-Ohm Specialty Training w/ Irene Pluim Mentz, PT
Learn how and why the Aqua-Ohm was developed and all the benefits, so you can safely and effectively use the equipment for multiple goals (strength, balance, partner work, shallow, and deep). Provide facility in-service training for your team to maximize the return on investment.
Deep Core & More by Hydro-Fit w/ Craig Stuart
Gear up, get wet, and go beneath the surface to train your students for dynamic stability and improved posture. Learn how to integrate core stabilization techniques and multi-plane movement patterns to target and challenge the deepest muscle layers in the body.
Thursday, May 14
4:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Steady State Decompress w/ Katy Coffey
Hormone-conscious training to support fat metabolism, recovery, and energy balance. Concentric-focused strength work and steady-state cardio in the ideal heart rate zone reduces stress load while preserving lean muscle. Reset, rebuild, and return stronger.
See You Poolside at IAFTC 2026!
Whether you’re pursuing certification, expanding your programming toolbox, or looking to reconnect with the global aquatic fitness community, IAFTC 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable week.
💧 Save the date. Join the S’WET™ SQUAD. And get ready to dive in.
NOTE: OFFICIAL REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FOR ALL SESSIONS MUST BE DONE THRU THE AEA WEBSITE HERE.
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